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Procurement & Cost Management
20.11.2025 | Podcast

Private Equity Procurement

Will Harman, founder of Trusted Value Creation, explains how private equity unlocks procurement value at speed and why insight and timing beat scale. Episode 23.

THE PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE LEADERS PODCAST

The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast, produced in collaboration with our friends at The Procurement Initiative and the University of St. Gallen.

Join Richard, Martina, and Mike as they sit down with industry leaders and experts to uncover the latest trends and insights in procurement, from exploring the transformative power of technology, data, digitisation, and AI, to unravelling the complexities of leadership, competencies, and talent management. Discover strategies for cost reduction and value creation, gain a deeper understanding of the impact of inflation, the economy, and geopolitics, and learn how to build resilient supply chains while effectively managing risks. We also delve into the crucial topics of ESG and the circular economy, exploring their implications for procurement leaders. 

Tune in to the Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast to unlock the knowledge and expertise you need to stay at the cutting edge of the industry and drive meaningful change within your organisation. 

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EPISODE 23

HOW PRIVATE EQUITY REDEFINES PROCUREMENT VALUE 

How can procurement move beyond bulk buying and become a driver of margin and growth? 

Richard McIntosh speaks with Will Harman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trusted Value Creation, about private equity approaches to procurement. 

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KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE    

  • How private equity drives procurement value 
  • Why insight outperforms scale 
  • Using data to unlock margin improvement 

GUEST

WILL HARMAN 

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trusted Value Creation. He brings deep experience working with private equity–backed organisations to unlock procurement-led value, with a focus on data-driven insight, targeted intervention, and margin improvement across complex portfolios. 

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HOST

RICHARD MCINTOSH

A Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, Richard brings over twenty-three years of experience supporting procurement leaders to deliver impact. Outside of work, Richard is an avid rugby fan and youth rugby coach, committed to inspiring the next generation through sport.

EPISODE 23

HOW PRIVATE EQUITY REDEFINES PROCUREMENT VALUE 

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Richard McIntosh

Partner

Richard leads H&Z London operations, specialising in procurement transformation and cost reduction, driving high-impact initiatives across manufacturing, healthcare and technology sectors.

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